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# Sydney M. Laurence (1865–1940)

Sydney M. Laurence is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sydney M. Laurence sold in 2022 for $11,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sydney M. Laurence work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sydney M. Laurence work is $9,250.

The median Sydney M. Laurence painting sells for $15,000 across 14 lots.

The median Sydney M. Laurence print sells for $1,010 across 6 lots.

The median Sydney M. Laurence work on paper sells for $1,566 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,010 | $1,430 | 85.7% | 2020-02-13 |
| Paintings | 20 | $15,000‡ | $31,250 | 70% | 2022-11-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,566‡ | $2,100‡ | 66.7% | 2023-11-15 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Sydney M. Laurence's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,010 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $15,000, record $31,250. A typical Sydney M. Laurence painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $906–$1,230 | $1,010 | $1,430 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $8,875–$14,062‡ | $10,625‡ | $18,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $14,481–$25,625 | $21,700 | $31,250 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $31,250 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $27,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,100‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,430 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,032 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Sydney M. Laurence worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sydney M. Laurence work is $9,250. The median Sydney M. Laurence painting sells for $15,000 across 14 lots. The median Sydney M. Laurence print sells for $1,010 across 6 lots. The median Sydney M. Laurence work on paper sells for $1,566 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Sydney M. Laurence painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sydney M. Laurence painting is $15,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sydney M. Laurence's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sydney M. Laurence painting is $31,250.

### What is Sydney M. Laurence's auction record?

Sydney M. Laurence's auction record is $31,250, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.